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WHAT WE HAD IS STILL SPECIAL TO ME

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Judy

Here is a window into how it feels to flash forward so many years and memories later. On this post I am sharing some of our correspondence. I’ve edited out personal information about his family, so that might explain why it might seem one-sided. The post title is from my song’s lyrics, “You’re Not the One,” which was written for Sam. Continue reading →

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SONG OF JOY-PART 1

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Judy

Today I recorded the song from my wedding. It is now a new song with a new title. I assumed it would be called “Song of Joy,” and named it as such up until today. However, as I was singing it a more poignant title came to me – “Together.” Continue reading →

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AUTUMN RECOLLECTIONS & ALONE

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Judy

It turns out that the songs I’ve decided to record last are musically the most unusual and interesting. When I went into George Reich’s studio, I decided to arrange two songs together: Autumn Recollections and Alone. Both songs are among my earliest compositions; I was seventeen years old when I wrote them. I decided to exercise creative freedom by connecting the songs; they are short and similar in style. Each has dissonant chords, as well as three stanzas without a chorus. Three strings of the last chord on Autumn Recollections carries over into Alone, even though they are in different keys. Continue reading →

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ALONE WITH MY GUITAR

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Judy

On top of gaining singing experience, I am now an independent performer! I no longer require my husband to be my “roadie.” I am so appreciative that he was patient with me. In the beginning, I was too nervous to pay much attention to setting up the equipment in preparation of my performances at Borders. I needed to learn where to place the speakers, cords, amplifier, and guitar hookup. Every cord had a hole and volume setting – I would panic just thinking about forgetting where things went!
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